A serious multi-vehicle crash on Highway 401 eastbound in Pickering has left one person dead and several others injured, according to Ontario Provincial Police.
Crash Details
The collision occurred early Saturday morning, closing all eastbound lanes between Brock Road and Whites Road. Emergency crews responded to the scene, where multiple vehicles were involved. OPP reported that one person was pronounced dead at the scene, while several others were transported to hospitals with injuries ranging from minor to critical.
Investigation Underway
The cause of the crash is under investigation. Police are asking witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to contact the OPP. The highway remained closed for several hours as investigators worked to reconstruct the scene.
This incident adds to a series of recent serious crashes in the Greater Toronto Area, including a single-vehicle crash in Richmond Hill that left one dead and three critically injured, and a high-speed collision in south Ottawa that injured four.
Motorists are advised to expect delays and seek alternate routes. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
